Gaps in the collection (was Re: rarest computers. )

[Rick Bensene]

My list:

HP 9100A:  Like Tony, I have a 9100B, but would like a 9100A for
completeness.  I wouldn't
tear it apart like Tony does -- scares me to death just to think about
it.

PDP 10:  As far as I'm concerned, the ultimate minicomputer.  Just love
'em.

Early DG Nova:  Always thought these were way cool.

A Unibus PDP-11 w/ a real switch & blinky-light front panel:  Would love
an 11/70, but not likely.
My 11/34A with the programmer's panel is good enough to keep me happy
for now, but always loved
the front panels of the /45 and /70.

HP TSB System:  Gotta love it!  Probably couldn't afford to keep it
running, though.

IMSAI 8080:  Built one in high school as a class project.  Had a lot of
fun with the project.
Would love to find one.  I know, I could buy a new one, but it just
wouldn't be the same.

Casio 14-A Relay Calculator:  Yeah -- right.  That'll happen :-)

Pre-Omnibus PDP 8:  Sure...they're everwhere!

Friden Computyper:  Hen's teeth.

Teletype ASR-33 or ASR-35:  Maybe someday. 

Tektronix 4002A Terminal:  A magical DVST beast with the best ^G tone
ever implemented.


There's certainly more, but these are probably closest to the top of the
list.  I can always
dream :-)

-Rick